Former South Africa national team coach and Manchester United's assistant-manager Carlos Queiroz has hinted he may be about to leave the club to become Portugal's new manager.

The 'Red Devils' visit South Africa from July 19 to participate in the annual Vodacom Challenge, and then proceed to Nigeria - where they will play in a friendly match against their English Premiership opponents Portsmouth.

The Mozambique-born Queiroz reportedly met Portugal's Football Federation (PFF) last week over its offer of a £1.5m four-year deal to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Queiroz is now waiting for a decision from both United and the PFF.

"From my part, there is not much to say, it needs to be resolved between the federation and Man Utd," he said to the BBC.

"I can say little more than you know at this time. Currently, the matter is out of my hands.

"We must wait calmly. I have spoken with the two parties and now I wait for movement."

Queiroz has previously managed at Real Madrid, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates as well as Portugal's under-20 side.

The Portuguese coach has had two spells with United, first coming to Old Trafford in the summer of 2002.

Sir Alex Ferguson's number two rejoined United in 2004 having left for a brief spell to manage Spanish giants Real Madrid before being sacked after just one season in charge.

United are thought to be desperate to keep Queiroz who has often spoken of his desire to succeed current manager Ferguson, but refused to comment on his possible departure when contacted.

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